DESIGN ENGINEER

Horizon Networks NZ; Whanganui; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a Design Engineer based in Palmerston North. The successful candidate will engage in power system studies, manage design projects, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. This full-time role offers career development opportunities within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Great team environment

Staff benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree recognized by IPENZ.
• Up to 5 years' experience in Power Distribution industry preferred.
• Familiarity with load flow simulation and overhead line design software.

Responsibilities

• Assist Design Estimators and Project Managers with power system studies.
• Design capital network and manage customer connection processes.
• Conduct regulatory analysis.

Skills

Advanced mathematical skills

Project management

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in Word

Decision-making ability

Self-motivated

Creative thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering

Tools

DIgSilent Power Factory

COLDNeT

Neara

Job description

Palmerston North, New Zealand

Reference: 6763832

PALMERSTON NORTH BASED

• Full-time, permanent role
• Career development and long-term career opportunities
• Great team environment
• Staff benefits

Horizon, a trusted division of the multi-disciplined Horizon Energy Group, serves the community with reliable electricity. At Horizon, we believe our success is driven by our employees and in return, we offer a wide range of career opportunities.

Horizon, based in Palmerston North, is recruiting for a Design Engineer.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Design Engineer Team Leader, you will be responsible for assisting the Design Estimators, Project Managers, and Managers with:

• Power system studies
• Design of capital network and external projects
• Managing customer connection and approval processes
• Regulatory analysis

Qualifications and Experience

To be successful, candidates will require:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering recognized by IPENZ
• Current Unrestricted Manual NZ Driver's Licence
• Up to 5 years' experience in Power Distribution industry, including underground design (advantageous but not necessary)
• Familiarity with load flow simulation software (e.g., DIgSilent Power Factory), overhead line design software (e.g., COLDNeT), Neara
• Advanced mathematical skills
• Proficiency in Excel and Word, with some experience with databases
• Project management experience
• High degree of initiative
• Ability to relate well to staff, customers, and management
• Decision-making ability
• Self-motivated and results-focused
• Ability to think creatively and outside the box

The Horizon Energy Group is committed to health and safety, with well-developed processes and procedures in safety leadership, risk management, and worker participation.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

Application deadline: Sunday, 22 June 2025.